Laurel Hill Avenue in Norwich closed due to shooting probe

Laurel Hill Avenue in Norwich remains closed to through traffic due to a state police investigation of a shooting that occurred Sunday evening.

By JAMES MOSHER

The Bulletin

By JAMES MOSHER

Posted Feb. 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Feb 25, 2013 at 9:14 PM

By JAMES MOSHER

Posted Feb. 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Feb 25, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Norwich, Conn.

Laurel Hill Avenue in Norwich remains closed to through traffic due to a state police investigation of a shooting that occurred Sunday evening.

One man was killed in the incident after pointing a gun at Norwich officers, according to a police report. The man’s name still hasn’t been released.

Motorists are advised to use Route 32 as an alternate, Norwich police said.

The road was still closed at 6:30 a.m. Monday following the shooting that occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. A state police car is stationed at the corner of Laurel Hill Avenue and Crown Street. Norwich police declined to estimate Monday morning how long the road will remain closed.